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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1987
Page
1
Okaloosa County proposes city control of Cle ment E. Taylor Park maintenance on Calhoun Avenue while county wants Wayside Park kept in county hands. County Manager Jack Dorman says the city has a working system and duplicating services would be inefficient.
Destin seeks the remaining balance of 850000 allocated by the 1986 state Legislature for dune walkovers. Okaloosa County is asked to provide the missing funds so Destin can build three walkovers. two are funded with 25000 penalties cited to date. Public Works Director Darrell Barnhill notes the city plans walkovers at several public accesses.
Thomas Alfred Whittington, 74, of Walton County, died of an apparent heart attack while attempting to extinguish a neighbor’s trailer fire near Baygrove. He rushed from his home around 2:20 a.m. after awakening to flames, and firefighters found him unresponsive.
Destiny’s administrative hearing against the state DOT on reclassifying Old 98 as a county road has been postponed to March 26. The delay comes as Destiny consolidates its case with Walton County. Residents push to have the road closed and the hearing dropped, warning the park plans could be jeopardized.
The Destin Harbor Board discussed three proposed amendments to improve water quality. Rules on boat bottom paints, prohibition of toxic pilings in new docks, and limits on boat cleaning were outlined based on Marine Biologist Dr. Livingston suggestions. Harbormaster Dudley questioned enforceability of the paint and cleaning restrictions.
Sandestin Beach Resort officials say negotiations with three major firms are ongoing for a possible merger. Peter Bos and Leon Murphy of the Bos Group Inc. say one firm is in final stages while denying imminent deals or Disney ties.
Economists and builders report a statewide surge in construction creating excess commercial, office, and resort space. Northwest Florida, especially Fort Walton Beach and Destin, shows rising vacancies amid overbuilding of luxury condos and now commercial property.
More than 100 residents from Panama City to Pensacola packed the Fort Walton Beach Holiday Inn to condemn state beach access policies. Speakers demanded moratoria on new development, stricter DNR action, and clearer access markers while urging litter control and nearby parking.
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